The 2016 Presidential election has impacted our society in more ways than one. The United States has clearly become divided. However, what is it about this election that was so different? As represented with Obama’s reelection in 2012, and now the success of Donald Trump in 2016, social media has become a vital component […]
“Fake news” is an issue regarding the distribution of fabricated news stories within social media applications such as Facebook. Individuals who publish fake news choose Facebook for a few key reasons. First, it is very easy to make a story go viral within the Facebook realm. Once something goes viral there is no stopping how many […]
One of the greatest issues that haunt our country and our way of life is the threat of terrorism; more specifically, the fear of ISIS and where they will target next. ISIS utilizes the idea of recruiting American natives in the hopes that they will join the terrorist organization. ISIS becomes stronger with every American […]
In today’s culture almost everybody owns some type of smart phone. These devices are far more advanced than cell phones ever were. A smartphone is basically a pocket sized computer, with unlimited capabilities. Over the past few years, these devices have grown more popular. They have become an extension of our individual selves. […]
For ages, communication has been the key to social advancement. Before the vast amount of technological advancements, humans used only verbal communication. Verbal conversation is highly effective, however it is limited.The ability to correspond with the world was not possible. The next stepping stone towards the advancement of intercommunication techniques, was the creation […]
Much of our society is plugged into Facebook and actively uses this social networking site daily. On the surface, Facebook is a multinational networking site. However, a recent study has suggested that Facebook may be linked to a form of depression that affects all ages. The roots of the depression stems from what […]
Through our class discussions we have studied various areas of social media regulations. From the research I have done, I see continuous concern over social media polices regulating and trying to prevent online harassment. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter offer society a never before seen connection. However, with this connection, other […]
For centuries, when a person died, there was a decision over who gets what. This can go from land to money and other personal belongings. Quite often, a will is left behind in order to make these decisions clearer. However, with the advancement of technology, this generation is now encountered with another dilemma once someone […]
After viewing the assigned movie, I was left wondering when AI would no longer be rare and instead be apart of our society. AI is no longer just science fiction. The idea has rapidly changed from a far out dream to an ever-approaching reality. What I realized […]
The exchange of goods and services for money or any other form of payment is a fundamental staple in not only the American economy, but international economies, too. As the internet advances, these transactions have adapted to fit into the expanding world wide web. Ecommerce is the way in which online transactions can be […]
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